Eleven Minutes of Detention
Fellow writer Tom Merriman wrote an Elevensies here, and invited his visitors to write one of their own, using the word prompts and genres. I'm a naughty schoolgirl at heart, so how could I resist this one? Lingering after school... He slowly erases the chalkboard. All integrity and honesty as a school teacher... evaporates. The mist of her perfume bewitches him as she sashays across the floor. Butterflies in his stomach... "I've been a naughty schoolgirl, and I accept my det
How far upwards must one tilt one's nose?
Calling all writerly snobs and aspiring writerly snobs: get your up-tilted noses and gifted and talented typing fingers over to HIGHSNOBIETY and see if you are the missing precious gem in their gilded wheel. With a self-professed audience of fashion impresarios, brand owners, influencers, trendsetters, AND "Individuals reluctant to mainstream," this snobby zine could be the host of your pretentious breakout article! Have your people contact their people ...Unless you are seri
Contest to fund and facilitate the augmentation of your art.
CCA says what they say best: "The application for the 2020 Creative Capital Award is now open through February 28 at 2pm ET. Artists in all disciplines may apply in this round, and the application is free for all. Select artists will be invited to move forward to two more rounds." What kind of artists to CCA want to fund and advise? Artists (single or collaborative) who have at least five years of experience in said art, demonstrate deep understanding of their profession. and
Tom Merriman swirls the ennui of a writer in winter...
The hints are there, the challenge tough
The signals indicate the trials ahead
Sitting poised and ready
Expel the shyness that inhibits
Open the file, it may be a long night
Ignore the chill, swipe away the darkness
Mine the thoughts and type -Tom Merriman For more Merriman, visit his castle and take a tour...
